Lancaster County hearing advances text amendment to explicitly recognize observatories and passive recreation

Jul 21, 2026

The Board held a public hearing on Text Amendment 26007 to expand the county definition of "recreational facilities" to include passive uses such as observatories, bird watching and nature walks; proponents said the change creates a process for future permits but does not approve any specific project.

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The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on July 21 on Text Amendment 26007, a proposal to expand the county zoning definition of “recreational facilities” to explicitly encompass passive recreational uses including observatories.

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